Aggression and Antisocial Behavior Overview

What are the two main types of aggression?

Reactive (hostile) aggression and proactive (instrumental) aggression.

What is passive aggression?

A form of indirect resistance to the demands or requests of others.

What is the difference between aggression and violence?

Aggression refers to behaviors intended to harm, while violence is a more extreme form of aggression that often results in physical harm.

What hypothesis explains the relationship between frustration and aggression?

The frustration-aggression hypothesis suggests that frustration leads to aggression.

What factors can increase aggression according to the inner causes of aggression?

Unpleasant moods and hostile cognitive biases.

How do age and gender relate to aggression?

Aggression levels can vary with age and are often influenced by gender, with males typically exhibiting higher levels of aggression.

What are some interpersonal causes of aggression?

Selfishness, domestic and relationship violence, and displacement.

What external factors can influence aggression?

The weapons effect, mass media, unpleasant environments, chemical influences (like testosterone and alcohol), and serotonin levels.

What role do norms and values play in aggression?

Norms and values shape the acceptable expressions of aggression within a culture.

What is a culture of honor?

A social norm that promotes responding aggressively to perceived insults or threats.

What are examples of other antisocial behaviors?

Cheating, stealing, and littering.